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A tasty treat as local produce shown off

SMALL local producers are being urged to show off their goods at an event designed to introduce them to buyers. Read

Salon scoops title at Best New Business Awards

A HAIR and beauty salon set up in late 2007 has scooped two awards, including the best new business of 2008 in the Tees Valley. Read

Help to comply with health and safety standards

A NORTH East firm set up to help SMEs comply with health and safety regulations has opened two new offices to meet demand. Read

Seek advice over complex area of law

IT is not unusual for sellers of land to need what is known as 'overage' or 'clawback' provisions in the sale contract. Overage is the potential right for a seller to recover an additional sum from the buyer on the occurrence of a future event. Read

Her dream inspires Ashleigh to beat odds

A YOUNG entrepreneur who confounded doctors to walk again after a car crash has taken the big step of opening her own business. Read

'Losing your job can lead to success'

A BUSINESS support agency is predicting a growth in grassroots enterprise as a result of the current climate. Read

Time to claim VAT refunds running out

BUSINESSES are being reminded that they have a few weeks left to reclaim VAT refunds. Read

Regional fair to help North East businesses

BUSINESS Link is hosting the North East Regional Business Fair at Newcastle Racecourse on February 25 and 26. The event will offer new opportunities to the region’s companies to develop business, find new contacts and drive value through their supply chains. Read

From homeless and jobless to legal partner

DIVORCE, the loss of her home and the family business led a Tyneside woman to begin studying law at the age of 42 – and her passion for all things legal has now led to partnership in a new North East law firm. Read

Government’s economy efforts ‘not enough’

THE Government’s efforts to stimulate the economy have not done enough, according to a poll of small businesses. Read

Father and son make a classical team

A FATHER and son have teamed up to launch their own business after sourcing start-up finance from a local enterprise growth initiative. Read

Credit cards – keep an eye on the statements

DURING these turbulent times, it is easy to point the finger of blame at the banks. After all, they have been blamed for the credit crunch and for refusing to lend to each other. Everyone has a favourite “bank story” at the minute but is it worth sparing a thought for genuine problems that crop up from time to time. Read